Arc welding and airway disease

作者:Cosgrove Martin*
来源:Welding in the World, 2015, 59(1): 1-7.
DOI:10.1007/s40194-014-0172-5

摘要

Fume from arc welding has long been suspected to cause various lung diseases. This paper, developed by Commission VIII of the International Institute of Welding (Health Safety and Environment), summarises the epidemiological evidence for fume and airway disease including asthma, chronic obstructive airway disease and accelerated loss of lung function. Whilst the epidemiological evidence for the link between these conditions remains limited, a precautionary approach is recommended by Commission VIII and clear guidelines regarding control of fume are given.

  • 出版日期2015-1